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Residents adapting to ‘new norm’

Clay County residents appear to be heeding warnings and mandates coming down from the federal and state levels. In addition to multiple cancellations, restaurants have been ordered to close their dining area and remain open for carry-out and deliveries only.

No school, but work continues

“I think we went from 100 folks to 50 folks to 10 folks allowed in a room together within 24 hours today,” Clay County School Superintendent Dale Cole said at the start of an emergency meeting of the Clay County Board of Education on Monday, March 16.

Public meetings for Nantahala and Pisgah Forest Plan Revision cancelled

All Nantahala and Pisgah Forest Plan Revision open houses planned for March have been cancelled at this time. This would include the Brasstown meeting on March 19. We remain committed to public involvement in forest management.

North Carolina to Close Restaurants and Bars for Dine-In Customers, Allow Takeout and Delivery Operations to Continue

Governor Roy Cooper and members of the Coronavirus Task Force are holding a media briefing today at 2 pm.

School buses will deliver meals to students

The Clay County Board of Education held an emergency meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, March 16, to address the district's plans to address Corona Virus and the resulting school closures. The topic of student meals was shared by Clay County School Superintendent Dale Cole.

Update on services available to Senior Citizens in light of COVID-19 concerns:

This is a reminder to any senior citizen that needs extra help with food or essentials that the following programs are available to assist: Clay County Food Pantry   2278 Hinter Center Road    Hayesville, NC 28904 Emergency Contact: Fred Sickel: (828) 361-6202 Pick up is on Friday only from...

Governor Cooper Declares State Of Emergency To Respond To Coronavirus COVID-19

Governor Roy Cooper took the next step in the state’s coronavirus COVID-19 preparedness plan Tuesday and issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency.

Coronavirus: Health organizations debunk common myths about this new disease

There have been an overwhelming number of reports on social media, the news and television about Coronavirus, COVID-19. Here are some of the currently known details and most common misconceptions regarding the new disease. Myth No.

Did you ever wonder what President George Washington ate for breakfast?

  A person can hardly turn on the television or eavesdrop on a dinner conversation without hearing “presidency,” “election,” “candidate,” “frontrunner,” “campaign” or “poll.” It makes my head spin.

Job fair may help displaced employees find jobs

Representatives from seven local manufacturing companies are being brought together by NC Works Career Center of Murphy and Clay County government as a way to help displaced Southwire employees find new jobs.